Montgomery AL

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama has helped tell stories through classic movies, from “Fried Green Tomatoes” to “Just Mercy.” The state’s entertainment office hopes to cut new records, not just movies, here at home. Whether it’s making movies or making music, the Alabama Entertainment Office said they can help make...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - River Region Restaurant Week is here, promoting local restaurants and encouraging more people to try more local eateries. This is Montgomery’s 11th annual Restaurant Week. It’s reimagined this year as River Region Restaurant Week, a broader celebration of local flavor that spotlights...

Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) announces its endorsement of Derek Chen for Alabama State Auditor. Chen earned his bachelor’s degree from Hope College in Michigan. He went on to earn his juris doctorate from Cumberland School of Law and his master’s in business administration from the...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man was taken into custody after injuring an officer Friday night, according to the Montgomery Police Department. MPD responded to the 1300 block of Finley Avenue around 11 p.m. on reports of a domestic disturbance. At the scene, an unidentified man assaulted one of the...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - The first day of school means a lot more people are on the roads. With the increased traffic, law enforcement is sounding the alarm through a new campaign for drivers to make the right decisions while behind the wheel this new school year. Alabama State Troopers...

I decided to become a scientist the day my childhood friend, Evan, died from cancer. I had known Evan practically my entire life. Our moms were friends and both teachers at the same public school, and we lived only a few minutes away from each other. We grew up together in Bessemer doing all kinds of nerdy kid things...

Claire's has filed for bankruptcy again but that does not mean that all Claire's stores are closing. Here are the locations affected by the bankruptcy.

Smaller to mid-sized cities continue to attract Americans in 2025, according to a new report from moveBuddha.,. Based on search data from their Moving Cost Calculator, moveBuddha identified the top cities in each state that people are likely to move to this year. The 2023 American Community Survey revealed that...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The bell is ringing across central and south Alabama, and we’re excited to see your photos of the kiddos heading back to school!. If you’ve submitted your pics, you’ll find them below. Haven’t shared yet? Now’s the time! Upload below or at wsfa.com/submit.

Governor Kay Ivey stepped into the sunshine Wednesday, August 6, 2025, to help break ground on an idea that’s felt like a dream for a good while. The Saban Center, the new “STEM Hub of Alabama,” is now officially underway in the heart of Tuscaloosa’s River District, not far from the amphitheater and the riverbank.